Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Be a Witness of Charity is the theme of the 2015 Peter’s Pence Collection for the Works of the Holy Father which will be taken up the weekend of June 27-28.
“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Jn 13:35)
There are many places around the globe where the church struggles to be a visible sign of charity, but, thankfully, the Holy Father is a witness of charity for Catholics everywhere. Pope Francis has continued to remind us through his actions that we must serve our brothers and sisters in order to be true disciples of Christ. In poor dioceses where many depend on the church for social and pastoral support, in regions where Catholics are persecuted for their faith, and in nations overloaded with refugees or victims of war and natural disasters, the works done by the Holy Father help the church extend charity to those most in need of assistance.
The Peter’s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father and gives us the opportunity to be witnesses of charity and to extend a sign of peace to the body of Christ around the world. Our gifts to this annual collection help the Holy Father to strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities of faith.
I ask you to be a witness of charity and to give generously to this special collection for the charitable works of Pope Francis who depends on our support. Together let us ask the Lord to continue to bless our Holy Father and us, as well as those in need throughout the world. Be assured of my prayer-filled thanks for your ongoing generosity.

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